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How to get fromWashington DC to New Canaanby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to New Canaan by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 54m
    $86–713

  2. Drive 267.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to New Canaancar car 267.5 mi
    5h 11m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Washington
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain train New Haven / ...
    7h 39m
    $62–124

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain train
    5h 29m
    $117–740

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Acela
    6h 1m
    $93–183

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to White Plains Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    8h 56m
    $55–98

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Canaantrain train
    5h 29m
    $929–2,542

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain train
    6h 13m
    $76–429

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 48m
    $937–2,293

  10. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, line 971 bus, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane DCA - HPN
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ South Broadway to Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay Abus bus
    3. Take the train from Stamford to New Canaantrain train
    6h 19m
    $108–672

Washington DC to New Canaan by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and New Canaan, CT, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to New Canaan via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Stamford in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to White Plains Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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